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Forum: Kobo Reader 08-16-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,214
Posted By TheMatrix
Could not have said it better myself :)

Could not have said it better myself :)
Forum: Kobo Reader 07-06-2014, 01:10 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,970
Posted By TheMatrix
Wow, sorry to hear that you guys are having...

Wow, sorry to hear that you guys are having problems with your orders. I don't think Kobo cares to fix their processing and shipping practices. Im glad that I was able to buy the Mini from Family...
Forum: News 04-12-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 36,574
Posted By TheMatrix
I was refering to 10% on the entire $99. The tax...

I was refering to 10% on the entire $99. The tax is on the entire amount.
Forum: News 04-05-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 36,574
Posted By TheMatrix
We pay about 10% sales tax here in California. ...

We pay about 10% sales tax here in California. So for us its almost a $30 dollar increase including the tax.

So if we break it down by monthly payments it comes out to slightly over $9/month.
Forum: News 04-04-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 36,574
Posted By TheMatrix
Amazon started charging tax when they put...

Amazon started charging tax when they put warehouses in California. Before that Amazon did not collect tax for California residents.
Forum: News 03-30-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 36,574
Posted By TheMatrix
Not just going up to $99, but its $99+tax. At...

Not just going up to $99, but its $99+tax. At least for us here in California.
Forum: Which one should I buy? 02-23-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,070
Posted By TheMatrix
Another vote for the Mini. Its so light and...

Another vote for the Mini. Its so light and compact and great for travel. Reading on it is not a problem. I picked up a cheap clip light for nighttime reading.
Forum: Kobo Reader 02-21-2014, 12:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,682
Posted By TheMatrix
Picked one up when they had the $40 deal. Got...

Picked one up when they had the $40 deal. Got the white one and I think its a nice little ebook reader. Picked up a hemp cover for $5 on Amazon and it fit great. Also picked up a cheap clip on...
Forum: General Discussions 11-05-2013, 02:07 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 17,861
Posted By TheMatrix
Have never owned a Kindle I guess for the same...

Have never owned a Kindle I guess for the same reason as others that I just don't like being locked into buying books only from one place and in one format. I buy a lot of things from Amazon, but a...
Forum: Kobo Reader 08-05-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,648
Posted By TheMatrix
That's great! Hope your new one arrives soon and...

That's great! Hope your new one arrives soon and works as advertised. I love my Mini, it's a nice little ereader. Now if they come out with one that has a built in light I'm set.
Forum: Kobo Reader 07-22-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,970
Posted By TheMatrix
Ordered the Mini through Kobo.com and order was...

Ordered the Mini through Kobo.com and order was never processed and multiple charges appeared on my CC. Kobo said order never went through. Disputed charges with CC and then went to Family...
Forum: Kobo Reader 07-21-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 854
Posted By TheMatrix
I figured, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks...

I figured, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks for the replies.
Forum: Kobo Reader 07-21-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 854
Posted By TheMatrix
Question Library books and Kobo Mini

Is there a way to download Library Books straight to the Mini without using ADE? Since the Mini has a web browser, has anybody had success doing it that way and bypassing ADE? Is ADE a must because...
Forum: Kobo Reader 07-12-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,372
Posted By TheMatrix
I'm pretty sure my Mini's battery meter lowers...

I'm pretty sure my Mini's battery meter lowers with usage.
Forum: Which one should I buy? 07-08-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,650
Posted By TheMatrix
I just purchased a Kobo Mini and love it. The...

I just purchased a Kobo Mini and love it. The set up is not a quick process, but once done your good from there. I haven't had any issues with the Mini and enjoy reading on it. My wife has a Nook...
Forum: Kobo Reader 07-06-2013, 01:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,666
Posted By TheMatrix
Picked up the brown cover and it works great. ...

Picked up the brown cover and it works great. Thanks for the heads up on it. Since it comes from London England it did take 9 days to arrive in California. At $4.99 + free shipping you can't beat...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-30-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,518
Posted By TheMatrix
All of the pending charges fell off/expired, but...

All of the pending charges fell off/expired, but I had also notified my credit card company of the problem. I never received a purchase confirmation from Kobo or anything other than a reply from...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-28-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,043
Posted By TheMatrix
I would say that if you are buying from the US...

I would say that if you are buying from the US then use another source other than the Kobo website. The Family Christian store is a good source and they seem to have the same price as the Kobo...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-28-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,523
Posted By TheMatrix
Sorry I was shopping for the Mini and saw other...

Sorry I was shopping for the Mini and saw other Kobo readers there, but didn't look at which ones they were.
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-28-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,043
Posted By TheMatrix
No problem, you had more important things to deal...

No problem, you had more important things to deal with. I'm sorry about all your troubles with the flooding. I found out about the Family Christian store and saw that there was one a few blocks...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-27-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,518
Posted By TheMatrix
Next they will send you another e-mail asking for...

Next they will send you another e-mail asking for your account # if its not included in your screen cap so they can credit the money back, since they don't have a record of the transaction evern...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-27-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,523
Posted By TheMatrix
The Kobo website sucks! Had the same problems...

The Kobo website sucks! Had the same problems ordering the Kobo Mini. See my thread about my experience with them. I finally found a Family Christian Store that sold them for the same price minus...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-26-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,518
Posted By TheMatrix
Did you get an order confirmation email or order...

Did you get an order confirmation email or order confirmation number? If not then your order didn't go through and I would contact your credit card company and have them remove those charges and...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-25-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,518
Posted By TheMatrix
My credit card company took care of all of the...

My credit card company took care of all of the extra charges. Kobo doesn't seem to care that their website and company can't get an e-commerce site working correctly. Customer service for Kobo is...
Forum: Kobo Reader 06-25-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,518
Posted By TheMatrix
Read what happened to me when I tried to buy one...

Read what happened to me when I tried to buy one from their website, link below. Not an isolated incident. Still waiting to hear back from Kobo.
...
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